Luas operator Transdev has written to all staff asking them to engage with management to reach agreement over their pay dispute within available resources.
Company CEO, Nigel Stevens, says the demands by staff are beyond current norms in the public and private sectors and are totally unaffordable.
He says, "Transdev’s position in relation to this dispute remains clear and consistent. The Company is prepared to conclude a fair and balanced agreement that is fully in line with current norms in the Private and Public Sector with essential cost offsetting measures. Unfortunately the current demands of staff go way beyond this are totally unaffordable and will not be countenanced.
I have written today to all staff. I have asked them to engage constructively with the local management team and conclude an agreement that is within the limits of current available resources."
The open letter comes ahead of another 48 hour strike by drivers this weekend.
Meanwhile, SIPTU Organiser, John Murphy, said: “SIPTU representatives remain available to engage in serious negotiations aimed at finding a just conclusion to this dispute in a manner which benefits LUAS workers and the travelling public.”
